To help with the often tricky task of removing corroded clamping washers, Laser has introduced a useful clamping washer tool which has been specifically developed to make the removal and fitting of these washers easy and straightforward.

Clamping Washers are used by many manufacturers to hold in place underbody heat shields and sound deadening materials. They are light weight sprung steel washers that push on to and grip a simple, coarsely threaded stud that is permanently attached to the vehicle body. Unfortunately they can be tricky to remove once corroded without breaking them or bending the stud.

This new tool, part number 7347, is designed for 32mm diameter washers. Two steel pins engage with the washer and allow a cordless drill or any ¼" drive wrench to be used to spin the washer and allow it to wind its way off. This method of removal helps avoid breaking the clip, damaging the pin and also helps reduce the chance of the operator cutting themselves on the sharp edged clips, particularly when they break.

Applications include: Audi, Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen (OE washer numbers, N90335004, N90335006, and N90796501) and Ford OE 6715468. This type of clamping washer is also found on many other vehicle marques. The tool is compatible with clamping washers from the Connect Workshop Consumables range: part numbers 36149, 36150 & 36571 (all for VAG).

The Laser Clamping Washer Removal Tools is available from Laser Tool stockists.